The Los Angeles Lakers overcame injuries to Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves to defeat the LA Clippers 106-102, extending their winning streak to five games. Despite being shorthanded, both LeBron James and Luka Doncic delivered strong performances.
Doncic led the way with 31 points on his 26th birthday, though he struggled from the field, shooting just 9-of-22. He still managed to score big in the stretch to secure the win for his team. James had 28 points, shooting 12-of-21 from the field and contributing 13 rebounds.
The Lakers’ supporting cast made significant contributions, with Jarred Vanderbilt, Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent, Jordan Goodwin, and Trey Jemison all making hustle plays. The team’s defensive effort was also crucial in limiting Clippers star James Harden to 18 points on 5-of-22 shooting.
With the win, the Lakers improved their record to 37-21 and are now tied for second place in the Western Conference. They hold a 2-1 lead over the Clippers in their season series and will face off again on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena.
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